A Trade Involving Alexis Lafrenière Is Being Floated by a Renowned Journalist, and the Price Is Surprising

After winning the Presidents' Trophy last year, the Blue Shirts missed the spring dance for the first time in four years, and we should expect a lot of changes during the offseason.

Among the players who could be traded by Rangers general manager Chris Drury is none other than Alexis Lafrenière.

The first overall pick of the 2020 draft, Laffy had a rather ordinary season, and there are growing doubts about whether the former Rimouski Océanic star will ever establish himself as a star player in the National Hockey League.

A change of scenery could be beneficial for him, and according to Larry Brooks of the New York Post, it is indeed possible that Alexis Lafrenière will wear a different jersey than the Rangers' in 2025-2026.

That future head coach is, of course, Mike Sullivan.

The price to acquire Lafrenière could be surprisingly high, again according to Brooks.

As the veteran journalist, who has covered the Rangers for many years, points out, the organization is considering major changes for next season, having already fired head coach Peter Laviolette, and one of those changes could very well involve Lafrenière.

At 23 years old, Alexis Lafrenière recorded 45 points in 82 games this season, as well as 57 points in 82 games the season before.

He spent most of his time on the Rangers' second line and second power play unit.